We finally had a chance to watch this movie, which the boys had been talking about since seeing the adverts back at Halloween. Short version is that it’s great fun.
The story is pretty simplistic. You have an over-protective father (who just happens to be Dracula) and a human who wanders into a hotel for monsters (all of whom are more scared of him than he is of them). Don’t expect too much in the way of Pixar sophistication or pathos either. This is more about fart jokes.
And you know what, that’s fine. Because this is aimed unashamedly at kids. And it gives them things to laugh at. Adam Sandler and his usual band of cohorts provide solid vocal work throughout but the star of the show is the animation.
The movie was directed by Genndy Tartakovsky who is probably best known for his traditional hand drawn 2D animation for the likes of Dexter’s Laborator or Samurai Jack. Here he fully embraces what 3D computer animation can offer, without feeling obliged to mimic real life.
That’s what gives this film energy and propels to above average status in my mind.
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I am a huge fan of the director Gendy Tartarovsky. He did the Powerpuff Girls, Dexter’s Lab, Samurai Jack, and the first (and the best) version of Clone Wars.
The style here isn’t quite the same as his hand drawn work, but you can see elements of it. It’s much more cartoony than most computer animation. In a good way.
I thought he was brought in after the original director left… not sure where I heard that from …
He was like the fifth director attached to the project (or something along those lines) but as far as I know what we got was basically his stuff (character designs and plot).
Good. The more success he has, the greater chances of the oft rumored Samurai Jack movie.
Samurai Jack movie??? Yes, please! My kids also really enjoy Hotel Transylvania. I think they’ve watched it at least 5 times since we got it. There are several funny and cute moments.
This is one of the best movies I’ve seen recently. It’s pretty simple, but I found it really creative with some pretty good writing. I have watched it many times since.
loved this movie! kids did too.
My son is obsessed with Dracula now though and walks around saying “blah blah blah!” <– watch the movie and this will make more sense for those who haven’t seen it. 
My boys also enjoy it. I think it’s cute. +Josh Bryson , mine also do the “Blah, blah blah.”
Kids are weird. (I say this with love.)
The biggest laugh of the movie? When Frankenstein farted. The boys went wild! #MomDoesntGetBoys
they sure are +Katey Springle Lempka
My family rented the movie. Little ones loved it. Me and my bro, Who happen to know a thing or two about animation, wondered about some techniques used in the movie. My 2 yo sister went around screaming, “BLAH BLAH BLAH!” Over and over. Phenomenal. The writing could use a touch of improv, but, excellent.